Director William Friedkin interpreted the story written by William Peter Blatty (novel and the screenplay) and, through the support of superb acting, music, effects and cinematography, created an experiential trek through the terrifying unknown that stands up just as brilliantly today as it ever did. Well, ALL of the factors came together to make this a masterpiece really. There are several factors that come together to make this film such a masterpiece. Perhaps the fact that daughter Regan speaks in strange spectral voices and floats through the air was her first clue.Ī young priest whom is questioning his faith (Jason Miller) is convinced to work with a church elder to exorcise the demon. Her sickness progresses to the point where ole mom (Ellen Burstyn) becomes convinced that her daughter has been possessed by evil spirits. The sweet young daughter (Linda Blair) of a successful actress suddenly takes ill. I can also remember why they said it was so scary…”I believe something like this could really happen” said my mother about this tale of demonic possession.įor those who don’t know, the story is very simple. “People have heart attacks and die from the terror of it all” they continued. “ Three ambulances are required outside of every theater where the movie is showing”, they said. Myu parents were reminising about all the havoc it caused it the 70's. I can remember when The Exorcist became known to me. Two academy awards in 1974, best screenplay based on another medium (William Peter Blatty) and best sound (Robert Knudson, Christopher Newman), as well as 12 other awards and 14 nominations demonstrate the notoriety that The Exorcist has received for everything from Directing to sound to acting to the whole package. Has Anyone Not Seen It? Since the debut of The Exorcist in 1973 few films in the horror genre have received so much attention or acclaim.
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